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Two Online Options available to families for the 2021-22 School Year
Springfield schools knows that every family situation is different, we stand ready to support every student in their learning needs. This year the district is pleased to offer two online learning opportunities to provide the greatest flexibility we’re able to support our students.
Students and families interested in online options are now able to choose between:
SPSOnline:
An independent learning option with the greatest degree of schedule flexibility. SPSOnline is the district’s long-standing online option that allows students to access learning on their own schedule with regular check-ins with teachers to ensure support and success.
Brattain Online:
New this year, the district will be offering online learning on a set schedule with live instruction from SPS teachers. This option provides regular daily scheduled real-time learning with SPS teachers paired with portions of independent study. Brattain Online will more closely align with curriculum tracks offered in our brick and mortar buildings and is a good option for families who are looking for flexibility in transferring back to in-person should circumstances change.
Families interested in accessing either online program should submit a district transfer form by September 6, 2021 to select the program that best fits their student’s needs.
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What are the online options for SPS students for the 2021-22 school year?
Students and families can choose between two online models:
SPSOnline – a traditional, independent learning model with the greatest scheduling flexibility. Allows students and families to set their daily learning schedule with independent learning modules online and regular check-ins with teachers for support and progress monitoring.
Brattain Online – offers regularly scheduled daily teaching and learning with periods of live, real-time class learning combined with independent learning time periods. Daily connection and instruction by SPS teachers. Brattain Online will utilize similar curriculum and pacing as our brick and mortar schools providing easier transition to in-person learning later in the year should a family desire to transition back to buildings.
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How do I enroll in either online program?
Students and families will utilize the same within district transfer form by September 6 to submit a request to access either SPSOnline or Brattain Online for the upcoming year. Families who request a transfer to either online program will be accommodated to the best of the district’s ability. Families will have the option to transition to or from either program at transition points (trimester/semester) throughout the year.
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What is a sample daily schedule?
SPSOnline – is an independent student and family directed learning option that allows families to set learning times that work for their individual circumstances. Weekly check-ins will be scheduled with faculty and daily assignments are expected.
Brattain Online:
Elementary students will participate in real-time, live teaching and learning either in a morning session or an afternoon session with independent learning the remainder of the day.
Middle school students will participate in real-time, live teaching and learning in the morning, with independent tasks in the afternoon.
High school students will participate in real-time, live teaching and learning in the afternoon, with independent tasks in the morning.
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What curriculum will students use?
SPS Online: Nationally accredited online program aligned to state standards with core subjects (math, language arts, social studies) supported by Springfield teachers.
Brattain Online: Springfield school district adopted curriculum that is currently used in brick and mortar, in-person teaching and learning. Taught and supported by Springfield Public Schools teachers.
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Can students transfer between online programs and in-person learning?
SPS recognizes that every family situation is unique and is offering the greatest flexibility and continuity of learning we are able by allowing students to transfer between programs and schools at key transition times (trimester/semester).
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Will my student have access to district provided technology?
Yes, students in both programs will be provided with district technology devices.
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Who can I contact for more information?
Building administrators, are available to answer questions around in-person learning, health and safety precautions and the ways in which our schools are ready to support our students this fall.
For additional information regarding SPSOnline or Brattain Online contact the Brattain Programs Administrator, Lesa Haley, 541.744.8862
